Beech Mountain History Museum
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You don’t have to be a history buff to enjoy learning about the fascinating history of the mountain. The collection includes early life on Beech […]
Beech Mountain Visitor Center
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Your first stop as you arrive in Beech Mountain should be the Visitor Center! Get updates on events, things to do, hiking trails, skiing, dining […]
Bike Park @ Beech Mtn Resort
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Winter ski slopes transform into an exhilarating summer mountain biking terrain for all experience levels. The Beech Mountain Resort summit is exclusively accessible via chairlift, […]
Buckeye Lake
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*Please note that Buckeye Lake is temporarily closed to all activities including fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. These activities will resume upon the completion of the […]
Buckeye Recreation Center
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Our town’s recreation center offers a wealth of both indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities. Indoors, find a gym, basketball, tennis, pickleball, playroom for kids, and […]
Emerald Outback Trails
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(7 miles, moderate) Step into the Emerald Outback Trails for soaring mountain vistas and forested trails along the ridgeline above 5,000 feet elevation. The 7-mile […]
Farmers Market
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From June through October, on the first Friday of every month, Beech’s much-loved Farmers Market pops up in the public parking lot next to the […]
Fred’s General Mercantile
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“If we don’t have it, you don’t need it” has been Fred’s slogan since opening its doors in 1979. And boy, has Fred’s lived up […]
Hiking Trails
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Our mile-high town of Beech Mountain has a network of scenic trails for all fitness levels – with summer temperatures that seldom top the 70s. […]
Lake Coffey
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This small mountain lake has a quarter-mile walking track and trailheads to two popular hiking trails. Located near the Beech Mountain Club facilities off of […]
Mountaineer Adventure Tower
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Explore the highest self-guided adventure tower in the southeast! Features 3 levels of climbing fun, 25’ corkscrew slide, 360-degree views, games, & more. Fun for […]
Mtn Bike Trails at Emerald Outback
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A bikeaholic’s paradise, the Emerald Outback at Beech Mountain is a 7-mile trail park, a popular mountain biking location year-round (weather permitting!). The trails criss-cross […]
Playground: Bark Park
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Visit one or all of Beech Mountain’s public playgrounds. The Bark Park Playground, located behind the sledding hill, features swings, slides, and a climbing fort […]
Playground: Buckeye Rec Center
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The Buckeye Playground encourages kids to “monkey around” in a wonderland of rope swings, ladders, huge logs, and slides. Located at Buckeye Recreation Center, it’s located […]
Playground: Firemans Park
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Located next to a real live fire station, lets your child’s creative mind run wild at this firefighter-theme park. Designed especially for smaller kids, they […]
Road Biking
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Beech Mountain’s 51 miles of bike road routes have a storied history. They were once the final stage of the Tour Du Pont, which was […]
Scenic Lift Rides
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During the summer and early fall months (Thursday-Sunday), soar to new heights with a scenic lift ride at Beech Mountain Resort! Relax and enjoy panoramic […]
Ski & Snowboard
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If you’re looking for the best snow skiing in North Carolina, Beech Mountain Resort is the place. It’s the highest ski area in the Eastern […]
Sledding Hill
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The Sledding Hill is open for the 2025-2026 Winter Season (weather permitting) Wooosh on down the Beech Mountain sledding hill. Designed for kids ages 12 […]
Snow Tubing
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Adjacent to the ski area at Beech Mountain Resort, try out their snow tubing park – fun and easy for all ages. There usually are […]
Sunset Park
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This small park high on Beech Mountain is big on views! Take a short trail to boulders with westward views that are perfect for sunsets […]
Wolfie’s Gem Mining
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Grab the kids for some fun old fashioned gem mining on Beech Mountain! You will be provided with everything you need to pan for treasures. […]